1811, ISBN: d020d7def1917781cb1ea2cc0dc74b44

[PU: John Stockdale, London], ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, ECONOMICS, HISTORY, TRAVEL, BRITISH ENGLISH IMPRINTS, 19TH CENTURY, Both volumes contain a frontispiece and list of plates; vol 1 has 28 i… Plus…

[PU: John Stockdale, London], ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, ECONOMICS, HISTORY, TRAVEL, BRITISH ENGLISH IMPRINTS, 19TH CENTURY, Both volumes contain a frontispiece and list of plates; vol 1 has 28 illustrations (including frontispiece) and vol 2 16 illustrations (including frontispiece). Vol 1 with corner repair on frontispiece, some spotting, marbled boards with repaired spine; vol 2 some spotting on title page, rebound. Interior clean and bright. New edition, first published in 1802, providing a significant insight into the rise of the industrial revolution in Scotland. Describing many facets of the linen, iron, and fishing industry, Campbell's observations on manufacturing and economic expansion illustrate the development of a skilled working class, which was a direct result of the industrial boom at the turn of the nineteenth century. He accurately captures the rise of Scotland as a major player in commerce and manufacturing, as well as its daily life and natural scenery in northern Britain. This detailed and factual account provides information on everything from rural life in the Scottish highlands and their natural history to manufacturing, trade, and commercial exploits. Included are the splendid aquatint illustrations all based on the author's original sketches. Campbell also includes a delightful biographical sketch of Adam Smith, author of the acclaimed Wealth of Nations, detailing his early life in Kirkcaldy and his scholarly pursuits. It is also worth noting that he makes mention of "The Fair Intellectual Club" in Edinburgh, which he describes as a society of female literati who have made great strides in improving the mind (II, p. 327). The women's movement was on the rise in Scotland in both intellectualism and manufacturing as more and more women were joining both the circles of the intellectuals and the skilled working class. Campbell (1764-1824) was a composer, writer and illustrator. Although he died in abject poverty, He produced an eclectic body of work, much of which was never published.<

1824, ISBN: d020d7def1917781cb1ea2cc0dc74b44

London: John Stockdale, 1811. Third Edition. Both volumes contain a frontispiece and list of plates; vol 1 has 28 illustrations (including frontispiece) and vol 2 16 illustrations (inclu… Plus…

London: John Stockdale, 1811. Third Edition. Both volumes contain a frontispiece and list of plates; vol 1 has 28 illustrations (including frontispiece) and vol 2 16 illustrations (including frontispiece). Vol 1 with corner repair on frontispiece, some spotting, marbled boards with repaired spine; vol 2 some spotting on title page, rebound. Interior clean and bright. New edition, first published in 1802, providing a significant insight into the rise of the industrial revolution in Scotland. Describing many facets of the linen, iron, and fishing industry, Campbell's observations on manufacturing and economic expansion illustrate the development of a skilled working class, which was a direct result of the industrial boom at the turn of the nineteenth century. He accurately captures the rise of Scotland as a major player in commerce and manufacturing, as well as its daily life and natural scenery in northern Britain. This detailed and factual account provides information on everything from rural life in the Scottish highlands and their natural history to manufacturing, trade, and commercial exploits. Included are the splendid aquatint illustrations all based on the author's original sketches. Campbell also includes a delightful biographical sketch of Adam Smith, author of the acclaimed Wealth of Nations, detailing his early life in Kirkcaldy and his scholarly pursuits. It is also worth noting that he makes mention of "The Fair Intellectual Club" in Edinburgh, which he describes as a society of female literati who have made great strides in improving the mind (II, p. 327). The women's movement was on the rise in Scotland in both intellectualism and manufacturing as more and more women were joining both the circles of the intellectuals and the skilled working class. Campbell (1764-1824) was a composer, writer and illustrator. Although he died in abject poverty, He produced an eclectic body of work, much of which was never published., John Stockdale, 1811, 0<

1802, ISBN: d020d7def1917781cb1ea2cc0dc74b44

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[SC: 36.87], [PU: T. N. Longman and G. Rees, London], TRAVEL, SCOTLAND, ILLUSTRATED PLATE BOOK, Book. 4to - over 9¾. Two volumes, xxiv + 408 pp., viii + 396, 44 full page aquatints in all… Plus…

[SC: 36.87], [PU: T. N. Longman and G. Rees, London], TRAVEL, SCOTLAND, ILLUSTRATED PLATE BOOK, Book. 4to - over 9¾. Two volumes, xxiv + 408 pp., viii + 396, 44 full page aquatints in all. 3/4 modern calf binding. These two volumes by Alexander Campbell are part of the great travel illustrated plate book tradition that reached its pinnacle in the early nineteenth century before the advent of steel engravings, which made illustrations more readily available but lacked the warmth, beauty and artisanship that characterized the various techniques of printed illustration preceding. This was also a time when Scotland had achieved a certain ascendency, with its eighteenth century Enlightenment having dispelled its courser stereotype from earlier times of clan strife. Both quarto volumes, each measuring almost 11 inches by 9 inches, are very tight with strong and very handsome modern bindings. The pages have age toning but are generally clean with only the lightest of occasional foxing, and same with the gorgeous plates. There is the typical offsetting of the plates onto the opposite pages. The plates capture the rural and pastoral so effectively that they come off to us like out of a dream. This is a bygone world that in our age we can only fantasize. Photo(s) available upon request.<

1810, ISBN: d020d7def1917781cb1ea2cc0dc74b44

[SC: 49.79], [PU: London: Printed For John Stockdale, 1810.], BRITAIN TRAVEL SCOTLAND, 2 volumes. 4to. pp. xx, 408; vii, 396. 2 folding engraved maps with outline hand-colour. 44 sepia aq… Plus…

[SC: 49.79], [PU: London: Printed For John Stockdale, 1810.], BRITAIN TRAVEL SCOTLAND, 2 volumes. 4to. pp. xx, 408; vii, 396. 2 folding engraved maps with outline hand-colour. 44 sepia aquatints. contemporary half calf, new spine labels (front joints cracked & weak, short tear & repair to 1 map - no loss, occasional light foxing, plates offset). First Edition of "an interesting and even valuable picture of the state of many parts of the country at the beginning of the century." (DNB) Including remarks on the Scottish landscape, observations on rural economy, natural history, manufactures, trade and commerce, literary and historical anecdotes, and biographical sketches. The aquatints are after sketches by the author. Abbey, Scenery, 485. Prideaux p. 330.<

1810, ISBN: d020d7def1917781cb1ea2cc0dc74b44

[SC: 47.01], [PU: London: Printed For John Stockdale, 1810.], BRITAIN TRAVEL SCOTLAND, 2 volumes. 4to. pp. xx, 408; vii, 396. 2 folding engraved maps with outline hand-colour. 44 sepia aq… Plus…

[SC: 47.01], [PU: London: Printed For John Stockdale, 1810.], BRITAIN TRAVEL SCOTLAND, 2 volumes. 4to. pp. xx, 408; vii, 396. 2 folding engraved maps with outline hand-colour. 44 sepia aquatints. contemporary half calf, new spine labels (front joints cracked & weak, short tear & repair to 1 map - no loss, occasional light foxing, plates offset). First Edition of "an interesting and even valuable picture of the state of many parts of the country at the beginning of the century." (DNB) Including remarks on the Scottish landscape, observations on rural economy, natural history, manufactures, trade and commerce, literary and historical anecdotes, and biographical sketches. The aquatints are after sketches by the author. Abbey, Scenery, 485. Prideaux p. 330.<